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Newcastle to Sydney high-speed trains approaching a proposed station

16.07.2026

Bechtel Joins Newcastle to Sydney High-Speed Rail Plan

Two Sydney Metro trains during Southwest Metro testing at Bankstown

16.07.2026

Southwest Metro Testing Enters Final Stage in Sydney

Bridge strike detection trial begins in Ipswich

15.07.2026

Bridge strike detection trial starts at Ipswich bridges

New Midland Station opening caps METRONET program

20.02.2026

New Midland Station opening: METRONET wraps up in Perth

Perth’s new Midland Station opening is set for this weekend. It marks the completion of the final METRONET rail project, as reported by Rail Express.
Ottawa–Montreal high-speed rail segment leads Alto HSR

17.02.2026

Alto high-speed rail Canada: What the latest Q&A covers

Alto high-speed rail Canada is still in planning, and Alto has published a new set of responses to common questions about the proposed network, as reported by Railway-News.
Portal North Bridge cutover hits Amtrak, NJ Transit service

17.02.2026

Portal North Bridge cutover squeezes Amtrak, NJ Transit

Portal North Bridge cutover work is now reshaping daily rail service for Amtrak and NJ Transit riders. When an unexpected wave of cancellations hit over the weekend, many commuters were left scrambling, even though disruptions had been flagged in advance.
California Zephyr route: 2,438 miles in about 52 hours

17.02.2026

California Zephyr route: Emeryville–Chicago in 52 hours

Amtrak’s California Zephyr route is widely considered the most beautiful train route in the United States. It leaves every day from Emeryville, as shown in the California Zephyr timetable.
Seattle Seahawks victory parade transit service runs Sounder Feb. 11

10.02.2026

Seattle Seahawks victory parade transit service: Sounder, 1 Line plans

Seattle Seahawks victory parade transit service will expand on Wednesday, Feb. 11, as Seattle prepares for events celebrating the team’s Super Bowl championship, as reported by Trains.
Auckland City Rail Link opening: Auckland Transport fleet at 95

09.02.2026

Auckland City Rail Link opening nears as fleet hits 95 trains

Auckland City Rail Link opening preparations are picking up pace with Auckland Transport taking delivery of its 23rd and final new electric train at the Port of Auckland.
GO Transit disruptions continue after Union derailment

05.02.2026

GO Transit disruptions: day 4 of reduced service (Feb. 5)

GO Transit disruptions from a Monday derailment have carried into a fourth day, with the commuter rail network running a reduced schedule through at least the Thursday morning commute (Thursday, Feb.
Amtrak rejects Transcontinental Chief plan after review

05.02.2026

Metro-North service to Albany stalls as Amtrak backs away

Metro-North service to Albany may have stalled after Amtrak grew uneasy about competition from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, according to MTA CEO Janno Lieber.

05.02.2026

California transport funding package: CTC signs off on $988.7m

California transport funding package approval by the California Transportation Commission (CTC) puts nearly $1 billion toward transport projects, including rail investment and broader public transport schemes, as reported by Railway News.
Amtrak Flex Dining menu adds lunch on 5 long-distance trains

04.02.2026

Amtrak Flex Dining menu: new lunch options for sleepers

Amtrak Flex Dining menu is getting a broader lineup for Long Distance sleeping car guests, with new lunch options added to improve the onboard experience, according to an update from Amtrak Media.
Amtrak service cancellations amid Winter Storm Fern

04.02.2026

Amtrak weather-related cancellations extend on Midwest routes

Amtrak weather-related cancellations have been extended on multiple Midwestern routes after a stretch of ice storms and heavy snow, as reported by Trains.
MTA fare gates pilot installs STraffic glass-door gates

04.02.2026

MTA fare gates pilot brings final gates to 23 St–Baruch

The MTA fare gates pilot reached the 23 St–Baruch College subway station on Jan. 22, when the Metropolitan Transportation Authority installed the third and final design in its citywide test.